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Here’s proof. Proof that things are a bit mysterious in my studio.

Late last night my Bass Cajon all of a sudden decided to start accompanying me on its own - without me touching it. At first I thought that some apparitional bass player had joined me and turned around half expecting to see Vaisvil or Launched. But there was nobody to be seen. So I stuck a powered bass mic next to the Cajon and returned to my congas to see how he would do. He kept up pretty well and anticipated the improvised pattern perfectly.

Oh sure, you can try to explain to me that the sine wave of my bass conga was just right to cause the snare springs inside of the Bass Cajon to vibrate. Right. Easy for you to say. But you weren’t there, were you? It felt bigger than that. And while it didn’t show up on the tape for some reason, I thought I heard a voice say “Ohh yeah. That’s right. Beat me Daddy Eight to the bar!“ When I turned around my beer was half gone!

Guest said

I like your sixth sense and the way that you communicate. Very creative!

kirklynch's avatar
kirklynch said

Very cool! I can explain the beer being gone!!

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lizzstrowdband said

great stuff!

igor's avatar
igor said

...drummer, in the rhythm of his own, decidedly takes height... Easy for me to say. I wasn’t there :-)

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somno project said

great tune Norm! hey, take a look to "el vuelo del cóndor" on my playlist, you've done a great job, thank you very much again.

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Tharek Ali Mokbul said

Freaky and Fantastic! Great Stuff. Spooky given the story but blooming Great!

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Djörk said

nice. vibration sounds really cool.

Guest said

Fantastic tune!

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Drop D said

Tight Groove! Hate it when your instruments decide to steal your beer...but hey...it's a small price to pay for having them play along for free on a track, right? btw...can't believe you used to listen to KY102 back in the day! Where you from originally?

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Dave Berry said

Man that sounds deadly.

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Johnny Stone said

Thanks Norm I was not that sure of the glock but you are the King of percussion so thanks for that.

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Wildgeas Music said

@Norm - happens regularly. One of these days I'm going to accidentally knock her out :D

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Johnny Stone said

The more I listen to this the more I like tops

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Norm said

@Geas: Uh, that would have freaked me out too. And how about when you have your headphones up loud, really focusing on the project, and you look up and somebody has (quietly, so as not to disturb you) walked into the studio to ask you a question or something? I've had to edit out a explicit derogatory once in awhile - but the adrenaline rush is awesome!

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Wildgeas Music said

My synth counted down 4-3-2-1 for me once. During a late RPM night. Scared the Sh*t right out of me.

Guest said

Very freaking cool man!

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Keith Landry said

Excellent track, Norm... I may need to mess with this as well!

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Keith Landry said

Hey Norm, Thanks for the okay on playing along. I'll try to find the time to work on it this week. Thankfully, summer vacation is on the way and I can really spend more time recording... And thanks for coming by and listening to some of my stuff. If you really want to get the flavor of this February's complete CD, check out the playlist "Late December" if you'd like to hear this year's RPM album in order rather than back to front. Keith

Guest said

I could use a studio boy like this! Totally cool - hypnotic.

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thetworegs said

Norm ..Excellent as always....I couldn't find Elvis anywhere down the cellar over the weekend???.......Maybe!!!!....

Guest said

Norm darlin, you need a nice lay down!

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Reefwalker said

well it wasnt me, the beer would have been finished, and fridge would have been emptied.

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Johnny Stone said

Top beat Norm

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richardlaceves said

very nice, i like the soft touch, it's very rich and textured, something about this beat is especially captivating

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vaisvil said

nice work - it must have been your doppelganger joining in !

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Movement To Contact said

Well I believe you had a visit from the ghost of funky percussion. This is really really cool man. I love the little rolls in there, and it has a killer driving beat.

Guest said

Storming and raunchy.

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